Newburgh invites applicants for Broadway storefront improvement funds

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Jan 13, 2014 at 7:47 AMJan 13, 2014 at 8:00 AM

CITY OF NEWBURGH - The city's Department of Planning and Development is inviting owners of commercial and/or mixed-use properties on Broadway to apply for funding for storefront and facade improvements.

Successful applicants will receive a grant for 50 percent of the project costs up to $15,000. Properties that are entirely residential are not eligible for funding.

Work should be targeted toward things like storefront improvements, lighting, and signage. Applicants are required to match public funds and must maintain ownership of the building and upkeep of the facade during a seven-year loan deferment period.

Preference will be given for improvements to consecutive buildings that meet the qualifications. Projects that are within the city's Historic District will require approval from the Architectural Review Commission before work begins.

Applications must be submitted by Feb. 13 and can be picked up at the Planning and Development Office at City Hall or downloaded from the city website at www.cityofnewburgh-ny.gov. For more information, contact Courtney Kain, director of community development, at 845-569-9400.